ISTANBUL

The Global Rohingya Center has opened an office in Istanbul to provide support to Rohingya Muslims.

Abdullah Maruf, the head of the center, told Anadolu Agency that a branch was opened in Istanbul because they believed Turkey would stand by Rohingya Muslims.

The Rohingya are largely stateless and have been described by the United Nations as one of the most persecuted groups in the world. Tens of thousands have fled Myanmar on crowded boats in recent years.